novelraw Chapter 478 The Su Family's New Year's Eve
Chapter 478 The Su Family's New Year's Eve
Chapter 478 The Su Family's New Year's Eve
Jiang Shengan carried the New Year's gifts to the Jiang family alone.
Like the Shen family, the Jiang family also has many children. However, unlike the Shen family, the old master Jiang did not have the younger generation gather together for the New Year's Eve dinner. Instead, they ate with his eldest son Jiang Huaiqing's family.
Seeing Jiang Shengan arrive alone, Jiang Huaiqing and the others were both surprised and puzzled. They even peeked behind her and asked, "Sister, where's Yanzhi? Didn't he come?"
“He went to the Su family to spend New Year’s Eve with his girlfriend,” Jiang Shengan said.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaiqing smiled and said, "This child has finally come to his senses!"
No one knows better than them how much Shen Yanzhi values maintaining a sense of distance.
I've never liked visiting other people's homes or having strangers come to my house since I was little.
Needless to say, this is an important festival like the Lunar New Year.
And now, he not only went, but he also eagerly and voluntarily went there.
It's easy to imagine how that Su family heiress changed him.
Jiang Huaiqing said, "The person Yanzhi likes must be quite good. Urge him to take the initiative and settle this matter."
Jiang Shengan nodded in agreement, his brows relaxed.
But in fact, the two of them really wronged Shen Yanzhi this time.
Shen Yanzhi was not lying at all; it was indeed Chi Yu who invited him to the Su family to celebrate the New Year together.
A few days ago, when the two were having dinner together, Shen Yanzhi enthusiastically invited Chi Yu to spend New Year's Eve with him, but Chi Yu replied that she had already promised her family that she would stay home to watch the Spring Festival Gala and keep them company on New Year's Eve.
Shen Yanzhi expressed his understanding, after all, this was Chi Yu's first Spring Festival back home... But understanding did not mean he would not fight for it, since this was also the first Spring Festival since the two of them got together.
Through their interactions over this period, Shen Yanzhi gradually realized that Chi Yu seemed to respond better to gentle persuasion than force. Moreover, it seemed that the other party particularly liked his face.
So, Shen Yanzhi carefully adjusted his angle, concealed his handsome features, and responded softly.
Sure enough, Chi Yu's heart softened, and she directly invited Shen Yanzhi to the Su family's house for New Year's Eve.
Recalling the scene from that day, Shen Yanzhi couldn't help but smile.
He sped along and soon arrived outside the Su family villa area.
The community security guard was comfortably enjoying the warm breeze and drinking hot tea in the pavilion when he saw Shen Yanzhi's car. He smiled and let him pass.
Chi Yu had already spoken to him that afternoon and reported Shen Yanzhi's license plate number.
Even without Chi Yu saying anything, the security guards already knew Shen Yanzhi's face and his car by heart.
The future son-in-law of the Su family has been coming over almost every day lately, more often than some other residents in the neighborhood go home!
Shen Yanzhi traveled without any obstacles.
The garden outside the Su family villa was meticulously decorated, with lanterns and colorful decorations on the trees. The lingering snow glowed brightly, and the two gleaming red lanterns in front of the gate were particularly festive.
Shen Yanzhi parked the car in the parking space and got out of the car.
Chi Yu and the others were chatting on the sofa when they suddenly heard a noise outside. Chi Yu immediately stood up and said, "Dad, Mom, it seems like Shen Yanzhi is here. I'll go see."
Before anyone could answer, Chi Yu ran out quickly.
Shen Yanzhi was standing in front of the car, about to send a message to Chi Yu, when he heard footsteps before he could even send the message.
Chi Yu ran down the stairs and stood in front of him, her eyes sparkling: "Why didn't you send a message when you came? It's so cold outside, come on, let's go inside and warm up by the fire."
"Just arrived, I was just about to send it to you." Shen Yanzhi looked up, shifting his gaze from the phone screen to Chi Yu's fair face.
Today is Lunar New Year's Eve. Chi Yu had dressed up specially this afternoon. With bright eyes and white teeth, and exquisite makeup, she stood in the courtyard like a flower in full bloom, exceptionally beautiful.
Shen Yanzhi's gaze froze instantly.
He couldn't help but reach out and pull Chi Yu's somewhat thin clothes tighter. "It's cold outside. You go in first. I'll go in after I get the New Year's gifts."
"It's alright, not too cold." Chi Yu stamped her feet, somewhat curious, "What did you buy? Didn't my parents say you shouldn't bring anything?"
Yesterday, after the Su family learned that Shen Yanzhi was coming to celebrate the New Year, they understood the desire of the two young people to be together, and specially instructed Shen Yanzhi that he only needed to show up and did not need to spend money to buy anything else.
Shen Yanzhi chuckled and took Chi Yu's hand as they walked to the back of the car: "This is my token of appreciation."
In the trunk, several gift boxes lay quietly, all of which were New Year's gifts that Shen Yanzhi had prepared long ago.
There were five beautifully packaged gift boxes in total, one for each of the five members of the Su family, along with two bottles of fine wine, a box of top-quality bird's nest, and two boxes of fruit.
Chi Yu's eyes widened: "...So many."
It wasn't that she was making a fuss, but the gifts Shen Yanzhi always gave were quite valuable, and everyone received one.
Neither Liang Mingshu nor Su Zhengye were the type to take advantage of others, and they had long felt a little embarrassed about the gifts Shen Yanzhi had given them over the past few months.
Chi Yu chuckled to herself. If this happened often, Liang Mingshu probably wouldn't dare to let Shen Yanzhi come over for a visit.
Shen Yanzhi said with a serious expression, "This is nothing."
He has prepared even more for tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Liang Mingshu and the others followed Chi Yu out of the house a little later. Seeing the two of them standing behind the car whispering, Liang Mingshu couldn't help but smile and greet them from the steps: "Yanzhi is here. It's cold outside, come in and sit down." Shen Yanzhi looked up and politely greeted them: "Aunt Liang, Uncle, Big Brother, Second Brother."
"Big brother, second brother, you've come at the perfect time, come and lend a hand!" Chi Yu peeked out cheerfully from behind Shen Yanzhi.
"What's the matter?"
Su Chengyan and Su Muyang walked quickly down the steps.
When they saw the trunk full of stuff, the two brothers fell silent.
Seeing the four of them carrying loads of things up the steps, Liang Mingshu took the things from Shen Yanzhi's hands and said with a smile, "You child, why do you always bring so much every time you come? You're too kind."
"It's nothing. Aunt Liang, this is for you. I don't know if you'll like it." Shen Yanzhi took out a box separately.
When Liang Mingshu saw the text on the gift box packaging, she realized it was something she had mentioned in a chat some time ago, and she smiled even more happily.
Whether the gifts are expensive or not is not important; what matters is the thought and effort Shen Yanzhi put into them.
Seeing Liang Mingshu happily leading Shen Yanzhi into the house, Su Chengyan, who was following behind, remained expressionless.
Don't think he doesn't know what that big bad wolf Shen Yanzhi is thinking!
Shen Yanzhi has been visiting the Su family quite frequently lately, and he has long since gotten along well with the Su family. Even Su Chengyan and Su Zhengye, father and son who have been eyeing Shen Yanzhi with hostility, cannot find any fault with him. They can only turn a blind eye because they have received gifts from him.
Moreover, Shen Yanzhi's concern for Chi Yu was genuine, and not only Liang Mingshu noticed it, but also Su Zhengye and his son Su Chengyan.
Su Chengyan gritted his teeth inwardly and walked to the corner of the sofa to sit down.
"Try this." Chi Yu placed a plate of fresh strawberries in front of Shen Yanzhi and sat down next to him.
There was a fireplace in the Su family's living room, with flames rising and the room feeling warm and cozy.
The moment Shen Yanzhi entered the house, he noticed that the Su family had not only carefully decorated the front yard, but also put thought into the New Year decorations in the living room.
He tilted his head and leaned closer to Chi Yu, whispering, "Was all of this arranged today?"
"Yes! How about it? Isn't it beautiful!" Chi Yu proudly looked up.
"Mm." Shen Yanzhi nodded, picked up a strawberry and put it in his mouth.
The atmosphere at the Su family home was wonderful. Even though he was still an outsider to the Su family, the warm atmosphere allowed Shen Yanzhi to easily blend in.
Even Shen Yanzhi himself probably didn't realize that his tense expression, caused by the unpleasant incident at the Shen family, softened after arriving at the Su family.
Seeing that it was almost time, Su Muyang suddenly clapped his hands and stood up: "Oh right! How could I forget something so important! Come on, big brother, let's go get some things!"
Su Chengyan looked up: "What?"
Chi Yu and the others also looked at Su Muyang with curiosity.
Su Muyang gave everyone a mysterious smile: "You'll find out soon enough!"
Soon, the two brothers came downstairs, each carrying a box.
Chi Yu curiously leaned over to take a look and then completely understood.
Su Muyang actually prepared New Year's games!
Su Muyang grinned from ear to ear: "Watching the Spring Festival Gala alone is so boring! Come on, let's play something fun!"
Liang Mingshu looked at the table full of cash that Su Muyang had laid out and felt a little curious.
After hearing Su Muyang explain the rules of blindfolded money-scraping, he laughed uncontrollably: "Who came up with this? How can there be such a game?"
She found it interesting, but Su Zhengye waved his hand, saying that he had the image of an elder to maintain and would not participate in these young people's games, letting them play by themselves.
"Play, play, play! Everyone has to play!" Su Muyang glared, not allowing anyone to back down: "Dad, this is a family game! Besides this, there's also the Money-Drawing Challenge, a family version of ring toss and scratch cards, and a red envelope grabbing game based on given commands..."
Finally, Su Muyang chuckled, "Dad, you're not afraid of getting a zero, so you're hesitant to participate, are you? Oh, it's okay, even if we lose, it's not shameful. I won't laugh at you; I'll just post it on my WeChat Moments (laughs like a goose)!"
Su Zhengye's handsome face darkened: ...This unfilial son!
However, spurred on by Su Muyang's words, Su Zhengye joined the battle with great fanfare.
The result was even more surprising to Su Muyang.
After playing games for two hours in high spirits, Su Zhengye took out his phone, snapped a picture of his mountain of achievements from the night, then pointed the camera at Su Muyang, who had gotten the only zero-point score that night and was looking emo in the corner, snapped another picture, and posted it on his WeChat Moments.
Su Zhengye: [Smiling face.jpg] Fun, I love playing, I'll play again next year. [Abundant harvest picture.jpg][Su family photo with Shen Yanzhi.jpg][Su Muyang emo picture.jpg]
Chi Yu noticed the interaction between the father and son and almost fainted from laughing while leaning against Shen Yanzhi.
She and Shen Yanzhi were lucky tonight, with one getting first place and the other second.
Chi Yu smiled and whispered to Shen Yanzhi, "I hope next year will be a bountiful year."
She wants to get rich quick!
Shen Yanzhi nodded: "Of course."
In the new year, he and Yu Yu hope to achieve success in both love and career.
Su Erge was having an existential crisis: This can't be! This is impossible! He played so many games, even preparing all the props himself, and in the end, he didn't earn a single penny?!